President Muhammadu Buhari has warned new diplomats posted to Nigeria against meddling in local politics, especially with the 2023 general election billed for next year.
On Thursday, Buhari issued the warning to the ambassadors at the presentation of Letters of Credence at the State House, Abuja.
According to the Nigerian leader;
“You are assuming your diplomatic responsibilities in Nigeria at the very interesting political period as Nigeria’s national elections are due in early 2023.
“As you settle down in the face of these developments, it is my hope that you will also be guided by diplomatic practice, to ensure that your activities remain within the limits of your profession as you monitor the build-up to and the conduct of the general elections next year.
“We are living in unprecedented times and with so many uncertainties, especially with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise in global insecurity, and the devastation of our environments caused by Climate Change among other existential threats to our collective peace, progress, and shared values.
“Different factors that accounted for these challenges go beyond the abilities of any single country to effectively contain alone. Matters of security have become the business of all the nations of the world to work closely together to build consensus in order to overcome these challenges.
“For us in Nigeria,’’ the president told the diplomats, “We continue to make steady progress despite the daunting challenges, especially in the areas of insecurity, fight against corruption, diversification of the economy, and our efforts in promoting good governance, amongst other aspirations.’’
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